AKC Rules, Regulations, Policies and Guidelines are available on the American Kennel Club Web site, www.akc.org I (we) agree that the club holding this event has the right to refuse this entry for cause which the club shall deem sufficient. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry and of the holding of this event and of the opportunity to have the dog judged and to win prizes, ribbons, or trophies, I (we) agree to hold the AKC, the event-giving club, their members, directors, governors, officers, agents, superintendents or event secretary and the owner and/or lessor of the premises and any provider of services that are necessary to hold this event and any employees or volunteers of the aforementioned parties, and any AKC approved judge, judging at this event, harmless from any claim for loss or injury which may be alleged to have been caused directly or indirectly to any person or thing by the act of this dog while in or about the event premises or grounds or near any entrance thereto, and I (we) personally assume all responsibility and liability for any such claim; and I (we) further agree to hold the aforementioned parties harmless from any claim for loss, injury or damage to this dog. Additionally, I (we) hereby assume the sole responsibility for and agree to indemnify, defend and save the aforementioned parties harmless from any and all loss and expense (including legal fees) by reason of the liability imposed by law upon any of the aforementioned parties for damage because of bodily injuries, including death at any time resulting there from, sustained by any person or persons, including myself (ourselves), or on account of damage to property, arising out of or in consequence of my (our) participation in this event, however such, injuries, death or property damage may be caused, and whether or not the same may have been caused or may be alleged to have been caused by the negligence of the aforementioned parties or any of their employees, agents, or any other persons. I (WE) AGREE THAT ANY CAUSE OF ACTION, CONTROVERSY OR CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE ENTRY, EXHIBITION OR ATTEN DANCE AT THE EVENT BETWEEN THE AKC AND THE EVENT-GIVING CLUB (UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED IN ITS PREMIUM LIST) AND MYSELF (OURSELVES) OR AS TO THE CON- STRUCTION, INTERPRETATION AND EFFECT OF THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE SETTLED BY ARBITRATION PURSUANT TO THE APPLICABLE RULES OF THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION. HOWEVER, PRIOR TO ARBITRATION ALL APPLICA BLE AKC BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES MUST FIRST BE FOLLOWED AS SET FORTH IN THE AKC CHARTER AND BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS, PUB- LISHED POLICIES AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTIONS 1. (Variety) if you are entering a dog of breed in which there are varieties for show purposes, please designate the particular variety you are entering, i.e., Cocker Spaniel (solid color black, ASCOB, parti-color), Beagles (not exceeding 13 in., over 13 in. but not exceeding 15 in.), Dachshunds (longhaired, smooth, wirehaired), Collies (rough, smooth), Bull Terriers (colored, white), Manchester Terriers (standard, toy), Chihuahuas (smooth coat, long coat), English Toy Spaniels (King Charles and Ruby, Blenheim and Prince Charles), Poodles (toy, miniature, standard). 2. The following categories of dogs may be entered and shown in Best of Breed competition: Dogs that are Champions of Record and dogs which, according to their owners records, have completed the requirements for a championship, but whose championships are unconfirmed. The showing of unconfirmed Champions in Best of Breed competition is limited to a period of 90 days from the date of the show where the dog completed the requirements for a championship. 3. (Event Class) Consult the classification in this premium list. If the event class in which you are entering your dog is divided, then, in addition to designating the class, specify the particular division of the class in which you are entering your dog, i.e, age division, color division, weight division. 4. A dog must be entered in the name of the person who actually owned it at the time entries for an event closed. If a registered dog has been acquired by a new owner it must be entered in the name of its new owner in any event for which entries closed after the date of acquirement, regardless of whether the new owner has received the registration certificate indicating that the dog is recorded in his/her name. State on entry form whether transfer application has been mailed to the AKC. (For complete rules, refer to Chapter 11, Section 3.) 5. Mixed Breed dogs entering classes for Agility, Obedience, and Rally trials should mark Breed as All- American Dog/Mixed Breed. Sire and Dam information shall remain blank for mixed breed entrants. If this entry is for Junior Showmanship, please give the following information: AKC JUNIOR HANDLER NUMBER Jr. s DATE OF BIRTH ADDRESS By signing the entry form I (we) certify that the Junior Showman does not now, and will not at any time, 12 act as an agent/handler for pay while continuing to compete in Junior Showmanship. If Junior Handler is not the owner of the dog identified on the face of this form, what is the relationship of the Junior Handler to the Owner? Signature of Owner/Agent Trial Opens February 15 2019 12:01 am Eastern Standard Time (EDT) Entries close at Secretary s office at 11:59 pm EDT on March 27 2019 after which time entries cannot be accepted, cancelled, altered, or substituted except as provided in Chapter 11, Section 6 of the Rules Applying to Dog Shows. Scent Work Trial DURHAM KENNEL CLUB, INC. (Member of the American Kennel Club) NC Therapeutic Riding Center 4705 Nicks Road, Mebane, NC 27302 Back to Back Trials Saturday April 13 2019 Events No. 2019016114 and No. 2019016115 Back to Back Trials Sunday April 14 2019 Events No. 2019016109 and No. 2019016110 Entry limit 125 per trial ~ First Received Method SHOW HOURS: 7 am to 5 pm THIS CLUB DOES NOT AGREE TO ARBITRATE CLAIMS AS SET FORTH ON THE OFFICIAL AKC ENTRY FROM FOR THIS EVENT. AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB CERTIFICATION Permission has been given by the American Kennel Club for the 1 holding of this event under American Kennel Club rules and regulations. Gina M DiNardo, Executive Secretary
DURHAM KENNEL CLUB OFFICERS President Nancy Akers Vice-President Tracy Fletcher Treasurer Jodi LaBombard Recording Secretary Lisa Roberts Corresponding Secretary Colleen Hobbs 1424 Shallowford Church Road, Elon, NC 27244 ~ ktmay1782@aol.com BOARD OF DIRECTORS Sharon Pitz Robert Wisniewski Vern Bell Thomas Wrath AKC Delegate ~ Linda C Wozniak TRIAL COMMITTEE Floranne Etheridge, Trial Chair 1244 Kings Grant Drive, Raleigh, NC 27614 fether1@aol.com ~ 919.676.0256 Trial Committee Floranne Etheridge ~ Laura Boyce ~ Lonnie Etheridge ~ Ed Wozniak ~ Joyce McHenry. George Beglane ~ Patrick Murphy ~ Christie Murphy VETERINARIAN (ON CALL) Triangle Pets Emergency 608 Morreene Rd Durham, NC 27705 Phone (919) 489-0615 (PLEASE CALL FIRST) EMERGENCY SERVICES Police/Ambulance 911 Saturday 1 04.13.19 Saturday 2 04.13.19 Sunday 1 04.14.19 Sunday 2 04.14.19 AKC Official Entry Form Saturday 4.13.2019 2019016114, 2019016115 Sunday 4.14.2019 2019016109, 2019016110 Entry Fees $25 per class x No. of Classes = $ Make checks payable to DKC or Durham Kennel Club Entries close at 11:59 pm EDT March 27 2019 Mail to: Linda C Wozniak, Trial Secretary, 9514 Bridle Spur, Chapel Hill, NC 27516-5755. AKC Registered Name Call name Date of birth Sex Breed Breeder Sire Dam Owner Owner s Address Container Interior Exterior Buried Variety Registration Number AKC/PAL/ILP/CP Foreign SHOW SECRETARY Linda C Wozniak 9514 Bridle Spur, Chapel Hill, NC 27516 lcwshows@att.net ~ 919.302.4569 2 City State Zip Telephone Email Handler name (if different from owner): Junior Handler # (if applicable): 11 Fields marked in blue are REQUIRED. Other fields must be completed if the information is known. * By signing below you agree to the agreement on the reverse, NO entries accepted without signature* Signature
ENTRY FEES JUDGES (Each entry includes an AKC Event Service Fee of $3.50 per entry) Each Entry of a dog, each show.. $25.00 Closing Date for entries is 11:59 pm EDT Wednesday, March 27 2019 at the Trial Secretary s office. No entry will be accepted without payment and signature. Entries may be made online at durhamkennelclub.com (Events/Scent Work) - It is the responsibility of the person submitting the entry form to ensure accuracy of data on the entry form. In the event of errors or cancellation, no refund will be given after the published closing date. Make all checks and money orders payable to: Durham Kennel Club. Trial Secretary assumes no responsibility for cash sent through the mail. NO ENTRY shall be made and no entry shall be accepted which specifies any conditions as to its acceptance. A fee of $25 will be charged for any returned check. Any entry sent via express mail or any other similar service must be sent no signature required. By providing an email address on the entry form, you agree to electronic correspondence for confirmation letter and judging program. If you would like your confirmation letter and judging program sent via US Postal Service, you may either not provide your email address on your entry or you may specifically request snail mail. Entry fees shall not be refunded in the event that a dog is absent, disqualified, excused by the Veterinarian or Judge, or barred from competition by action of the Trial Committee. If because of riots, civil disturbances, or other acts beyond the control of the management it is impossible to open or complete the show, no refund of entry fee will be made. Durham Kennel Club, Inc. accepts entries for AKC events in accordance with the latest Agreement, entry from instructions and Rules Applying to Dog Shows (Rules ) of the American Kennel Club. From time to time, these are subject to change. In the event of a discrepancy in these entry form instructions, Agreement and rules versus the text within the entry from you sign and submit, the AKC Agreement entry form instructions and rules in effect at the time these entries close will take precedence. Beth Ann Sabo (102451), 2451 Townfield Drive, Cape Charles, VA Tony Gravley (102373), 3124 Earlysville Road, Earlysville, VA CLASSES OFFERED AND JUDGING ASSIGNMENTS Saturday, April 13, 2019, Trial 1 Tony Gravley: Container Novice A + B, Container Advanced, Container Excellent Beth Ann Sabo: Buried Novice A+B, Buried Advanced, Interior Advanced, Interior Excellent, Exterior Advanced, Exterior Excellent Saturday, April 13 2019, Trial 2 Tony Gravley: Container Novice A + B, Container Advanced, Container Excellent Beth Ann Sabo: Buried Novice A+B, Buried Advanced, Interior Advanced, Interior Excellent, Exterior Advanced, Exterior Excellent Sunday, April 14 2019, Trial 1 Tony Gravley: Buried Novice A + B, Buried Advanced, Interior Advanced, Interior Excellent, Exterior Advanced, Exterior Excellent Beth Ann Sabo: Container Novice A+B, Container Advanced, Container Excellent, Sunday, April 14 2019, Trial 2 Tony Gravley: Buried Novice A + B, Buried Advanced, Interior Advanced, Interior Excellent, Exterior Advanced, Exterior Excellent Beth Ann Sabo: Container Novice A+B, Container Advanced, Container Excellent, TAXES DONE? CELEBRATE AT DKC; NO? CONTEMPLATE THEM AT DKC. DOGS ELIGIBLE TO COMPETE This trial is open to all dogs SIX (6) months of age or older that are registered with the American Kennel Club or that have AKC Limited Registration, Purebred Alternative Listing/Indefinite Listing Privileges (PAL/ILP), an AKC Canine Partners listing number or approved Foundation Stock Service (FSS) breeds are eligible to participate. Wherever the word dog is used in these regulations it includes both sexes. Dogs with physical challenges (including amputees) are eligible to participate provided that, in the opinion of the judge, the dog displays no sign of physical discomfort and can safely complete the search. Deaf and blind dogs are allowed to enter. Females in season may not participate, aggressive dogs, or dogs suffering from an injury, 10 or illness which may affect the dog s physical or mental performance may not participate. No dog shall compete if it is sutured, bandaged, or has any visible wounds. 3
ENTRY FEES PER DAY Each entry (includes a $3.50 AKC recording fee). $25 Mail entry forms and fees to: Linda C Wozniak 9514 Bridle Spur, Chapel Hill, NC 27516-5755 Please make checks payable to DKC or Durham Kennel Club Entries and payments may be made online at durhamkennelclub.com (Events/ Scent Work) No entries will be accepted by phone, email, fax, or hand delivery. Express mail entries must include the signature waiver allowing them to be left at the secretary s address. Inquiries may be directed to Linda Wozniak at lcwshows@att.net. No entry shall be made and no entry shall be accepted which specifies any conditions as to its acceptance. Illegible entries will not be processed and will be returned to the exhibitor. Returned checks do not constitute a valid entry and the Trial Secretary will add a $25.00 collection fee to the amount of each returned check. DIRECTIONS TO NC THERAPEUTIC RIDING CENTER From I-40 East or West, Exit 160 (Efland) Turn South onto Mt Willing Road. Go 6 miles to left turn onto Oak Grove Church Road. Go 0.7 miles to right turn onto Nicks Road. The NC Therapeutic Riding Center Sign is on the left approximately 0.2 miles. WAIT LIST INFORMATION DURHAM KENNEL CLUB will offer a wait list to fill openings created by withdrawn entries after the trial s closing date/time. A maximum of 50 entries per day will be placed on the club's wait list. All entries, including wait listed entries, must be received by the Trial Secretary prior to March 27 2019 No entries may be withdrawn with a refund after closing on March 27 2019 If a withdrawn entry is replaced by a wait listed entry, a full refund will be issued for the withdrawn entry. Any wait listed entry that does not move off the wait list into the trial will receive a full refund. WARM UP AREA, STAGING AREA, AND HANDLER S BREIFING A warm-up area will be available consisting of one labeled container per target odor used in the trial and may also consist of blank containers. Exhibitors should limit their warm-up to (2) two minutes or less. The warm-up area is to be used exclusively for warming up the handler-dog team prior their run. The warm-up area is not for training or relieving of the dog. Staging Area will be out of view of search area(s). Staging area will include crating, and waiting area, as well as a table for check-ins and posting of running order and results. The Handler s Briefing will take place in view of the search area prior to the start of each class, after the hide(s) have been set and after the Demo Dog has run. In the Handler s Briefing the judge will explain if there s an off-leash option, number of hides, maximum height of hides and maximum time for the search. NO DOGS are to be present during the Handler s Briefing. 4 -- The Club cautions all persons entering the show site and show grounds against all hazards with may exist, including but not limited to: Condition of the site/grounds, parking/loading/unloading areas, entrances, floors, and stairways, floor coverings, walkways, tenting/canopies, electrical appliances, cords, and fittings, exercise pens, and the presence of animals. All persons should take into consideration this is a sporting event and dress, act and exercise caution appropriate for the activity involved. All persons entering the show, the grounds, site and show areas for whatever purpose do so entirely at their own risk. By virtue of entering the show, the entrant has indicated their acceptance of the terms listed in this premium list and assumes all risks involved 9
Dogs may arrive any time prior to their scheduled time of judging. Dogs not required for further judging will be excused. No crating space will be available.. ATTENTION EXHIBITORS Exhibitors will be responsible for cleaning up after their dogs and themselves in and around the building and parking area. There is no food available at or near the show site. It is not appropriate to visit the trial location prior to the trial date. Many search locations are real-life environments and such visits may risk the host losing the opportunity to use the location in the future LOCAL HOTELS AND MOTELS AND CAMPGROUNDS (Please confirm that dogs are allowed when making your reservation) Quality Inn and Suites (10 miles) Hillsborough Rd; 919-382-3388; Comfort Inn (8.5 miles) Hillandale Rd; 919-471-6100 LaQuinta Inn (15 miles) Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd; 919-401-9660; no pet fee Carolina Duke Motor Inn (8.5miles), Guess Rd.; 919-286-0771; $10/day/pet Super 8 Motel (7.5 miles) Guess Rd; 919-286-7746; $6/dog per stay Red Roof Inn (7.5 miles) North Point Drive off Guess Rd; 919-471-9882; no pet fee. Holiday Inn Express (8.0 miles) Guess Road, 919.313.3244 Acorn Suites, Mebane www.acornsuites. com 919.568.9005 Red Roof Inn, Maple Ave, Burlington 336.229.5203 Quality Suites, Woody Dr, Graham 336.221.9199 Jones Station RV Park, 2710 Jones Drive, Mebane. 919.568.0153 Hidden Lake Campgrounds, Highway 54, Graham. Cane Creek Campgrounds, 1256 Longest Acre Road, Snow Camp. Exhibitors should follow their veterinarian s recommendation to assure their dogs are free of internal and external parasites, any communicable diseases, and have appropriate vaccinations. Additionally, clubs should include any specific local or state health requirements; for example, 8 proof of rabies vaccination. SEARCH AREA AND RING CONDITIONS Search areas may be of any shape, and of the size specified in the Regulations for each class. Search Area Conditions. Searches may be indoors, on matted, carpeted, or tiled surfaces, or outdoors on grass, gravel, earth, concrete, or asphalt surfaces. Search Area Sizes will be as follows, Container Novice (250-400sqft.), Interior Novice (100-200sqft.), Exterior Novice (200-400sqft.), Interior Advanced (200-400sqft), Exterior Advanced (400-800sqft).Container Excellent (600-800 sq ft ), Interior Excellent (400-800 sq ft ), Exterior Excellent (800-1500 sq ft ). ADDITIONAL SITE INFORMATION Possession of Odors and Training. Chapter 5. Section 26 of the Scent Work Regulations state No person other than those engaged in the administration of a trial shall be in possession of any target odor when on the trial grounds. There shall be no training on the grounds of the AKC Scent Work trial, other than in a designated warm-up area. Spectator Area. Spectators are encouraged. Any person not handling a dog in the current class, or any person who has already completed their run in the class may choose to watch the search from the spectator area. Handlers may not watch other exhibitors from their class prior to their run except in the case of Handler Discrimination classes. No one outside the search area may assist the handler or disclose the location of the hide. Spectators who intentionally or unintentionally give aid to a team may be ask to leave the area by the judge. Spectators are forbidden to discuss details of the search with handlers who have not run. Crating space will not be available at the site. Durham Kennel Club and the site will not be responsible for any lost or damaged items left at the show site. Exhibitors are responsible for cleaning up after their dog(s). Any exhibitor failing to do so may be excused without benefit of refund if the Event Committee deems the exhibitor to be in violation of this requirement. SMOKING IS NOT PERMITTED ON THE CENTER S PROPERTY THE TOP WIRE ON HORSE PASTURES IS ELECTRIFIED. ALTHOUGH IT IS NOT A HEALTH HAZARD TO PEOPLE OR DOGS, PLEASE NOTE THAT IT SHOULD NOT BE TOUCHED AS IT IS UNPLEASANT. EXHIBITORS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN HORSE PASTURES. PLEASE CLOSE ANY GATE YOU OPEN. PARKING IN DESIGNATED AREAS ONLY. 5 THERE ARE LIMITED SHADED AREAS. BE PREPARED FOR ALL WEATHER CONDITIONS SO YOU AND YOUR DOG CAN BE COMFORTABLE.
RIBBONS, AWARDS, AND PRIZES Placement ribbons will be awarded in each class as follows: First Place.......Blue Second Place.. Red Third Place..... Yellow Fourth Place... White Qualifying Score.........Dark Green New Title Rosettes will be awarded for any exhibitor earning a title at this event HIGH IN CLASS Only teams who participate in all elements offered at each level (Container, Interior, and Exterior) and qualify are eligible to win High in Class. One High In Class winner is chosen; there is no separate High In Class for the Novice A and Novice B sections. The High in Class is determined by adding the team s faults across the elements. If there is a tie based on faults, then the team s times across the elements will be summed and the faster-finishing team will win. Teams winning High In Class will be awarded a rosette All exhibitors should obtain a copy of the Regulations for Scent Work Trials by downloading them from the American Kennel Club website. 6 NOTICE TO EXHIBITORS The safety of the dog is our primary concern. By entering this trial, exhibitors acknowledge that they are familiar with the rules and regulations of this sport, and that their dogs are familiar with and able to perform all searches safely. It is expressly understood that exhibitors alone are responsible for the behavior of their dogs and/or children. Any exhibitor whose dogs and/or children create an unnecessary disturbance or repeatedly engage in unsafe or disruptive behavior may, at the discretion of the trial committee, be asked to leave the show site. In such case, no refund of any fees paid will be made. The Durham Kennel Club and its agents, employees, etc., will assume no responsibilities for any loss, damage or injury sustained by exhibitors or handlers, or to any of their dogs or property and further assumes no responsibility for injury to children. The Durham Kennel Club reserves the right to decline entries for cause and may remove any dog on account of aggression. No one shall have any recourse or claim against the Durham Kennel Club or any official thereof. Collars, Leashes and Harnesses. During searches, dogs must wear a properly fitted collar or harness approved by the judge. A wearable camera such as a Go Pro may be mounted to the dog s harness, if desired. Leashes may be of any length and/or retractable. The leash should be made of plain, pliable material. All dogs must be on leash at all times, and retractable leashes may not be used when on trial grounds (except during judged searches). Dogs must enter and exit the search area with the leash attached to the collar or harness, including when waiting in the search area before and after the search. An offleash option may be offered at the discretion of the judge, only if the area is completely enclosed. No entry fee will be refunded if the trial cannot open or be completed by reason of riots, civil disturbances, fire, an act of God, public emergency, act of a public enemy, or any other cause beyond the control of the organizing committee. No entry fee will be refunded in the event a dog is absent, disqualified, excused, or barred from competition by the action of the Trial Committee. Dogs pulled after closing because of injury or other medical condition are not eligible for a refund. Bitches in season will be refunded the full entry fee. Notification in writing must be given to the trial secretary no later than one half hour prior to the start of the first class of the day of the trial. Judges are not required to wait for dogs. The Owner of each dog is solely responsible for having it ready at the search area when it is to be judged. The Club has no responsibility to provide service through a public address system or stewards or runners for the purpose of calling or locating dogs that are not brought into the ring when required. EXHIBITOR CHECK-IN: At check-in you will receive your armband number. 7 Exhibitors MUST check-in EACH trial